Services for Seniors – Personal Care Home Benefit
Provided by: Government of Saskatchewan - Social Services
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Service Description
Provides older adults with monthly financial assistance to help them with the cost of living in a licensed personal care home. Amount of benefit received depends on income and marital status. Amount of the supplement will be the different between monthly income threshold of $2,500 and your monthly income.
Note: If married or living common-law, individual and spouse’s income must be provided. Half of the combined household income will be applied to determine benefits.
Eligibility
May be eligible if:
- 65 years of age or older;
- are a resident of Saskatchewan;
- live in a Saskatchewan licensed personal care home;
- receive an Old Age Security pension; and
- have a monthly income below specified levels.
Application Process
If eligible, benefits will be paid as of the date application is received by the Ministry.
- Review the Personal Care Home Benefit Application Guide online
- Download the Personal Care Home Benefit Application Form online
** Note: Applicants have up to 60 days to submit the following documents to the Regina Ministry of Social Services Client Service Centre:
- Signed Application Form
- Direct deposit form
- Copy of recent GIS Entitlement letter OR copy of most recent Tax Return and a copy of a bank statement showing the most recent OAS/GIS deposit
- Responsible Person Consent Form (if required)
- Confirmation of Admission Form (if required)
Fees
No cost to apply.
In Regina: 306-798-7242
Fax: 306-787-9993
Toll-Free: 1-855-544-7242
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